Lee Aguinaldo: Green Circulation #9
LEE AGUINALDO (1933 - 2007)
Green Circulation #9
Estimate: PHP 4,000,000 - 4,500,000
Signed and dated '1981' (back)
Acrylic on marine plywood
81.2 x 81.2 cm (32 x 32 in)
Literature:
Ma. Victoria Herrera, Clarissa Chikiamco, Cid Reyes, Rod. Paras-Perez, The Life and Art of Lee Aguinaldo, 2011, p. 118
Lee Aguinaldo was a seminal figure in the development of Philippine abstract art in the 20th century. His contributions to the field of minimalism and geometric abstraction are particularly noteworthy, especially with his widely-acclaimed Circulation series. Aguinaldo's innovative approach to reductive art is apparent in these series, particularly in the way he played with gradients, symmetry, and hues to create finely tuned compositions.
The works from the Circulation series are characterized by their adherence to strict geometric shapes and the use of a limited color palette. Here, Aguinaldo explored the possibilities of abstraction and minimalism, creating compositions that were at once strikingly simple and endlessly complex. Aguinaldo's work was marked by his masterful use of color and form, which he used to create a sense of harmony and balance in his compositions.
Green Circulation #9 is a prime example. The piece adheres to the series' signature square frame, which is complemented by two broad vertical bands on either side and a central pane filled with gradated fields of hyper-modulated colors of green and blue. The central pane, in particular, is a tour-de-force of color modulation, as the colors blend seamlessly, creating an otherworldly effect that is simultaneously soothing and mesmerizing.
Aguinaldo's virtuosic brushwork is on full display in this piece, attuned to the modulation of light and hues. He used a series of meticulously applied brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and depth, giving the piece a three-dimensional quality that is rare in abstract art. The result is a work that is both calming and engaging, drawing the viewer in and holding their attention.
Lot 33 of the Salcedo Auctions auction on 18 March 2023. Please see www.salcedoauctions.com for more information.
Lee Aguinaldo: Green Circulation #9
LEE AGUINALDO (1933 - 2007)
Green Circulation #9
Estimate: PHP 4,000,000 - 4,500,000
Signed and dated '1981' (back)
Acrylic on marine plywood
81.2 x 81.2 cm (32 x 32 in)
Literature:
Ma. Victoria Herrera, Clarissa Chikiamco, Cid Reyes, Rod. Paras-Perez, The Life and Art of Lee Aguinaldo, 2011, p. 118
Lee Aguinaldo was a seminal figure in the development of Philippine abstract art in the 20th century. His contributions to the field of minimalism and geometric abstraction are particularly noteworthy, especially with his widely-acclaimed Circulation series. Aguinaldo's innovative approach to reductive art is apparent in these series, particularly in the way he played with gradients, symmetry, and hues to create finely tuned compositions.
The works from the Circulation series are characterized by their adherence to strict geometric shapes and the use of a limited color palette. Here, Aguinaldo explored the possibilities of abstraction and minimalism, creating compositions that were at once strikingly simple and endlessly complex. Aguinaldo's work was marked by his masterful use of color and form, which he used to create a sense of harmony and balance in his compositions.
Green Circulation #9 is a prime example. The piece adheres to the series' signature square frame, which is complemented by two broad vertical bands on either side and a central pane filled with gradated fields of hyper-modulated colors of green and blue. The central pane, in particular, is a tour-de-force of color modulation, as the colors blend seamlessly, creating an otherworldly effect that is simultaneously soothing and mesmerizing.
Aguinaldo's virtuosic brushwork is on full display in this piece, attuned to the modulation of light and hues. He used a series of meticulously applied brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and depth, giving the piece a three-dimensional quality that is rare in abstract art. The result is a work that is both calming and engaging, drawing the viewer in and holding their attention.
Lot 33 of the Salcedo Auctions auction on 18 March 2023. Please see www.salcedoauctions.com for more information.